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October 10, 2018
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COFI, CFI launch third annual forestry photo contest

From Oct. 10 to Dec. 15, 2018, COFI and CFI magazine will accept photo entries that capture the many ways that we interact with forest products. The grand prize winner will be featured on the cover of CFI magazine, and will receive a $500 gift card to Canadian Tire.


Small and steady: Woodco finds success with flexible processing

Bigger is not always better. For John Drew, owner of Woodco sawmill in Barriere, B.C., keeping small and flexible has been his recipe for success during the ups and downs of the industry.


New Ontario government looks to promote forest sector growth

Starting in November, Ontario will hold roundtables and gather online feedback to help the province lay out a strategy for promoting economic growth within the forestry sector.
 
 
Featured News 
 

Survey snippet 7: Logger work-life balance

Results from our 2018 CFI Contractor Survey show more than half of loggers (54%) run their operations 41 to 52 weeks of the year. That’s a jump from the 40 per cent who reported the same operating season in our 2016 survey. » Read more...
 

Introducing CFI's sixth annual Top 10 Under 40

Canadian Forest Industries is proud to be running its sixth consecutive annual issue showcasing the Top 10 forestry leaders under 40 years old. These winners and their fellow nominees are the future of the industry and their stories are being told. » Read more...
 
 
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CWF opens nominations for logging contractor of the year award

The award is given out annually to contractors who help raise the profile and recognition of the logging industry's contribution to sustainably managing the forest resource in Atlantic Canada. » Read more...

Resolute wins global Green Company of the Year award

Resolute Forest Products has been named the Green Company of the Year for manufacturing as part of the Business Intelligence Group's global 2018 BIG Awards for Business program. » Read more...
 
 
Events 
 

SFI Annual Conference

October 16-18, 2018
Location: Westminster, Colo.
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Timber Processing & Energy Expo

October 17-19, 2018
Location: Portland, Ore.
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OptiSaw Mill Optimization & Automation Forum

November 28, 2018
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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